Dominic Stone
Sydney,NSW
Summary
To my client facing work, I bring a strong sense of responsibility and energy, a personal passion for the causes I believe in. I marry this with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism. I employ a conscious "win-win" attitude with whomever I interact with.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Counsellor
Clearvision productions
Kingsford, NSW
02.2015 - Current
- Supported individuals in addressing challenges related to relationships, anxiety and multifaceted problems.
- Achieved notable success in assisting clients during crises.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up sessions and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Provided guidance and support to clients during career transitions and educational decision-making processes.
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Designed and implemented prevention programs targeting substance abuse, bullying, and other social issues.
- Helped couples work through serious issues and restore relationships or part amicably.
Corporate Actor & Coach
Not a Drama Corporate training
Kingsford, NSW
02.2012 - Current
- Executed acting roles with professionalism and creativity.
- Engaged in workforce management processes at top-tier firms such as Price Waterhouse Coopers and Telstra.
- Delivered targeted coaching and constructive feedback using established frameworks.
- Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration among disputants using mediation methods.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students utilizing wide variety of innovative teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies.
- Developed and implemented training programs to increase participant knowledge and understanding of relevant topics.
Freelance Motivational Speaker
Clearvision productions
Kingsford, NSW
02.2015 - Current
- Coached peers and juniors in developing their public speaking skills and confidence.
- Collaborated with event organizers in order to ensure a successful program delivery.
- Monitored and adapted to audience reactions in real-time to maintain interest and engagement.
- Built strong relationships with clients by providing personalized attention and support in developing their individual goals.
- Regularly sought out opportunities for public speaking to expand professional network and influence.
- Developed innovative ideas for enhancing the effectiveness of motivational programs.
- Articulated ideas clearly to engage listeners at lectures or seminars.
- Organized workshops, seminars, and training sessions focused on self-improvement and positive thinking techniques.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
- Promoted important messages to attendees using humor and audience engagement.
Disability Support Worker
Freelance and Mable
Kingsford, NSW
02.2022 - Current
- Role emphasized on addressing client requirements.
- Delivered targeted support by managing errands, maintaining cleanliness standards, and providing dependable transport solutions.
- Consistently guided clients using mentoring methods.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
Professional Actor
Self Employed
Kingsford, NSW
01.1993 - Current
- Performed in a variety of settings including theatres, film sets, and on-location shoots.
- Auditioned for roles, memorized lines and rehearsed scenes.
- Researched roles thoroughly to portray characters authentically and convincingly.
- Maintained high levels of energy and concentration during long shoots and performances.
- Adapted quickly to changes in scripts or blocking during rehearsals.
- Managed personal schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for shoots and appearances.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotions, actions and situations with body movements and facial expressions.
NSW Regional Manager
The Wilderness Society
02.2012 - 03.2015
- In this current position I was responsible for the day-to-day support of 3 teams of Face-to-Face fund-raisers.
- These teams comprised of Manager, Team Leader and canvassing teams of 4-8 people
- I was responsible for all marketing, coaching and training, Keeping acquisitions per shift, average dollar values and credit card ratios thriving, within the NSW region.
- Trained staff on product knowledge, customer service techniques, sales strategies.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers or vendors in person or over phone and email communication.
- Maximized branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
- Monitored team progress towards achievement of goals and objectives set forth by executive management.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Theatre
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
W.A.A.P.A.12.1992
Graduate Diploma of Counselling -
Shin Sen Dojo
Sydney, NSWShiatsu Counselling And Massage
Graduate Diploma Shiatsu Massage
Shin Sen DojoSkills
- Wellness coach
- Special events planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Building relationships
- Small group practices
- Team development
- Team motivation
- Ethics and integrity
- Communication
- Meeting facilitation
- Staff development
- Empathy development
- Coaching techniques
References
- Dr Vanessa Bartlett (PhD), Research Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of Melbourne, 0417 499 699
- Karen Roden, Principal, Not a Drama Corporate Training, 0426 600 749
Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/user6425240
Professional Highlights
- Coaching & Mentoring Actors, 25
- Self Employed Counselling Practice, 10
- Corporate Coaching Managers, 20
- 5th Dan Black Belt Shin Sen Aikido, 24
- Teaching Aikido - Founder Sei Gan Aikido, 5
- Shiatsu Counsellor, 15
- Motivational Business Counsellor, I present small and medium businesses with 'off site' coaching and counselling in the form of 1 day workshops.
- Self Employed Counsellor, I have clients who come and see me with relationship, anxiety and other complex problems.
- Disability Support Worker, 3
- Corporate Coach - Freelance, 15
- NSW Regional Manager, The Wilderness Society, 2
- Call Centre Retention Team Leader, OneTel, Sydney, NSW, 2
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Freelance and Mable
02.2022 - Current
Self Employed Counsellor
Clearvision productions
02.2015 - Current
Freelance Motivational Speaker
Clearvision productions
02.2015 - Current
Corporate Actor & Coach
Not a Drama Corporate training
02.2012 - Current
NSW Regional Manager
The Wilderness Society
02.2012 - 03.2015
Professional Actor
Self Employed
01.1993 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Theatre
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Graduate Diploma of Counselling -
Shin Sen Dojo
Shiatsu Counselling And Massage
Graduate Diploma Shiatsu Massage
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